ANZSeason 1
BO2 runs an allow-list: only the items listed under Restricted / Allowed items are legal. Anything not listed is restricted, and using a restricted item in a match is a forfeit.
Set the match up using the settings and restrictions in these rules, then save it as a Custom Game named COD LADDERS - SND (use your ladder's mode, for example COD LADDERS - HARDPOINT). Saving it lets your opponents load the exact ruleset instantly and makes every future match quick to host, you just load the saved game.
It is recommended (not required) to restrict all banned items, attachments and scorestreaks in the in-game custom settings so illegal classes cannot be equipped. Restricting is optional, but using any restricted item in a match is a forfeit regardless, so restricting them in-game protects everyone.
Disputes are not free
Open a dispute only when you genuinely disagree about the result. Sort it out in the match chat first: agreeing and resubmitting the correct score closes it instantly with no admin involved. Disputes that go to an admin and turn out to be dishonest, faked scores, or lying about what happened, lead to strikes, and strikes lead to bans. Play honestly and disputes will never be a problem for you.
Express, Raid, Slums, Standoff
Pro Mod: every player holds a role for the map and declares it in their clan tag before the map starts. If a setting is not listed below, leave it on default.
Pro Mod roles
Round & time limit
Search & Destroy settings
BO2 runs an allow-list: only the items below are legal. Anything not listed is restricted, and using it is a forfeit.
Allowed
Primary
Secondary
Perk 1
Perk 2
Search & Destroy only. This replaces the alternating rule above for the last map.
Decider map host (map 3 of a Bo3, map 5 of a Bo5): the team with the most combined rounds won across the previous maps. If combined rounds are tied, the map-1 host hosts the decider.
The , because the platform does not record per-map round counts. So this rule is : agree who won the most rounds in the match chat before you load the decider.
Disconnects
Glitches
Using a glitch forfeits the most recent round or the whole map depending on severity. If you see a glitch, leave the following round and say so in the match chat, then report the result you believe is correct. If the other team disagrees it becomes a dispute, and an unresolved dispute goes to an admin automatically. Banned:
General
Health & damage
Perk 3
Lethals
Tacticals
Wildcards
Attachments
Scorestreaks
Restricted
Restricting these in the in-game custom settings is recommended, not required. Using any of them in a match is a forfeit regardless.
Primary: SMGs
Primary: Assault Rifles
Primary: Shotguns
Primary: LMGs
Primary: Sniper Rifles
Primary: Specials
Secondary: Pistols
Secondary: Launchers
Secondary: Specials
Attachments
Perk 1
Perk 2
Perk 3
Lethals
Tacticals
Wildcards